Choosing to embark on training really will change your working life, whether you’re seeking new skills to help you work smarter, updating your ability to reach for a promotion, or wanting to learn skills for a profession new to you. From professionals wanting to advance their skillset, to individuals wanting to return to work after a career break, or step into an entirely new role, we’ve trained thousands of people from a wide range of businesses and backgrounds. Read just some of our past learners’ success stories below.

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Lydia Edwards secures fantastic PA position at Nestle thanks to her Executive PA Diploma!

Lydia Edwards secures fantastic PA position at Nestle thanks to her Executive PA Diploma!

"I chose Pitman Training as my Mum did a Pitman course when she was younger so I knew that it was a well-established firm."

Helen McLaughlin – Misses coming into the Canterbury Centre after gaining her Distinction!

Helen McLaughlin – Misses coming into the Canterbury Centre after gaining her Distinction!

"I had used various computer programmes over the years but never in any depth or with great confidence. When I moved into a new area and needed to apply for a new job, I picked Pitman Training."

Marina Muddiman – Gains new skills following redundancy

Marina Muddiman – Gains new skills following redundancy

"I was made redundant recently after 27 years’ service with the same company and needed to gain some new skills to widen my career path."

Janet O’Neill: Gained a Distinction on her Microsoft Office Diploma!

Janet O’Neill: Gained a Distinction on her Microsoft Office Diploma!

"I have found the Pitman Training Microsoft Office Plus 2010 Diploma Course in depth and extremely useful."

Debbie Taylor – Pitman Training Hemel Hempstead helps build confidence after redundancy

Debbie Taylor – Pitman Training Hemel Hempstead helps build confidence after redundancy

"I would like to thank the staff at Pitman Training Hemel Hempstead for all your help and encouragement over the past few months. I studied two courses at your training centre, Sage Line 50 and Excel 2007 Part 1. I always found your centre to be a good environment to study in."

Francesca Bashall – from Graduate jobseeker to Editorial Assistant in publishing

Francesca Bashall – from Graduate jobseeker to Editorial Assistant in publishing

"I decided to do a Pitman Training course to gain really solid practical skills and to help myself stand out from the crowd when applying for jobs."

Lyndsey Harrington – Focuses on gaining practical skills with Pitman Training Wetherby

Lyndsey Harrington – Focuses on gaining practical skills with Pitman Training Wetherby

Lyndsey decided not to go to university after school – instead she focused on gaining some practical skills in order to make herself more employable.

Ruth Davis – Event Management Award

Ruth Davis – Event Management Award

I’d highly recommend Pitman Training to anyone who wants to expand their skills

Margaret Rodger:  from unemployed to Data Administrator with the DWP

Margaret Rodger: from unemployed to Data Administrator with the DWP

Margaret enrolled on the Pitman Training Accounting Technician Diploma - our flexible payment terms helped her fund the diploma, as her budget for re-training was very tight.